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LMI Gocator: 3D Made Easy

28 Jul 2011

Since March 2011, we have been the sales partner of the Canadian manufacturer
LMI and have been featuring its intelligent 3D sensors called Gocator in our
product range. These innovative products have very good technological
potential.

The range of possible uses for the intelligent 3D Gocator sensors from LMI is
extremely broad. One of the strengths of the sensors is that the user can
easily carry out tests on a wide range of objects to check for possible
defects, using measuring tools that can be used intuitively. It doesn't matter
whether the test items are simple or complex metal or plastic parts on a
conveyor belt or rubber profiles, for example in tyre manufacturing: The
Gocator impresses with its easy integration into the production process and
its uncomplicated handling. It allows one or even several tests to be carried
out simultaneously, in order to calculate, for example, heights, widths,
angles or other features of the test objects quickly and reliably.

Even more powerful in the »Buddy Mode«

A powerful option is the »Buddy Mode«: When required, two Gocator sensors can
be combined to form a single system. In this »Dual Sensor Configuration«, the
acquired profile data from the two sensors are then simply combined. This
method can be used, for example, when the test range of one sensor is not
sufficient and you want to enlarge or double it. When you want to inspect
objects before and after a production step, it is also possible to connect two
Gocator units one behind the other, in order to check whether the process was
successful. Another possible use of the buddy mode is to set up two systems
opposite to each other, in order to measure the overall dimension.

Flexible configuration with SDK

To facilitate setting up systems with several Gocator sensors and obtain
better adaptation, LMI has equipped the Gocator SDK with a tool that allows
flexible configuration of the sensors used as a function of time. This tool
helps the user avoid errors that may be caused by the laser line from a
different sensor in the system. Apart from this tool, LMI has also improved
the associated Gocator software in other respects. Thus, you now have the
option of comparing a test object to a saved pattern. This allows you to
classify the test object very simply as OK or NOK part by entering the
tolerances.

Dynamic Exposure Control

Interesting solutions are also offered by the new Dynamic Exposure Control, in
which the Gocator adjusts itself when the colour or the reflectance of the
test surface changes over time.

LMI Technologies Inc. (LMI) is a leading developer and manufacturer of 3D
measurement solutions and has contributed major development efforts in the
field of 3D sensor technology and machine vision in factory automation.

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